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Burton may have been the only receiver Carson Wentz didn’t have great chemistry with on Sunday. Both of his catches came in the first half before the Eagles laid waste to the Steelers with a 21-point third quarter. Burton earned more targets than blocking tight end Brent Celek but Celek outgained him by 42 yards. Zach Ertz (ribs) could return after the Eagles’ bye week, which would likely send Burton back to the bench. Sep 25 - 9:13 PM

Trey Burton caught 5-of-7 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown in the Eagles' Week 2 win over the Bears.

His seven targets were second-most on the team behind Jordan Matthews. With Zach Ertz (ribs) out, Burton was a fixture in the Eagles' "12 personnel" featuring one running back and two tight ends alongside Brent Celek. Burton was the pass catcher, and converted a couple of big third downs before finding the end zone from two yards out on a tight end screen. Beat writer Jimmy Kempski talked up Burton all summer, and he looks like he could have a role moving forward, especially in passing situations. He's someone to monitor on fantasy watch lists. Sep 20 - 12:19 AM

Eagles TE Trey Burton will take on a bigger offensive role with Zach Ertz (ribs) sidelined.

Burton has just three career catches, but he was talked up all offseason. "Trey repeatedly showed day in, day out – it just wasn't an occasional thing for him to keep flashing in practice, to make plays," OC Frank Reich said. "It shows a lot of natural ability, instinctive ability. It's a big opportunity for him." Burton could match his career target total (4) on Monday night, but there are better streaming options available. Dennis Pitta, Virgil Green, and Jesse James top the list. Sep 17 - 10:53 AM

Eagles coach Doug Pederson said he is confident TE Trey Burton (calf) will play this week.

Burton was not quite ready for the season opener after suffering a calf injury in practice last week, but he should be good to go for Monday night. With Zach Ertz (ribs) expected to miss, Burton should take on a much bigger role in the offense. Sep 15 - 11:24 AM

Depth Charts

Ryan Mathews (knee) was listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Redskins.

Coach Doug Pederson labeled Mathews "ready to go" on Thursday. Mathews should return to his lead role, but the Eagles have been unable to establish a running game while being blown out the last two weeks. Mathews will be a risky FLEX play in his return.

Darren Sproles rushed seven times for 14 yards and one touchdown and caught 6-of-6 targets for 35 yards in the Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Bengals.

His six catches tied for the second-most on the team on a day Carson Wentz threw the ball a season-high 60 times. Like last week, the Eagles fell behind early and were trailing by multiple scores much of the day, leading to Sproles dominating backfield snaps over Wendell Smallwood. Sproles was able to punch in a one-yard touchdown run late in the second half. Sproles should see a similar workload next week against the Redskins.

Jordan Matthews (ankle) was listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Redskins.

He should play after being upgraded to full in Thursday's practice. The Redskins have struggled against slot receivers this season, and Matthews is one of the few reliable options in the passing game. He is a solid WR3.

Dorial Green-Beckham (oblique) was listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Redskins.

It seems unlikely he will play after missing the first two days of practice, but perhaps he can get in a limited session Friday. With Jordan Matthews expected back, Green-Beckham will not be a fantasy option even if he suits up.

Eagles RG Brandon Brooks (illness) has been released from the hospital.

Brooks was hospitalized with an unknown illness which forced him to sit out Monday night's game against the Packers. It is encouraging he was released this early in the week, but his status for Week 13 is completely up in the air.

Eagles RT Lane Johnson has been suspended 10 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Johnson's appeal was denied by an arbitrator, but that might not be the end of the story. Johnson's counsel said they will "consider all available legal options." It is possible the tackle will sue to put off the suspension even longer, but for now he is expected to start serving his ban immediately. Johnson is eligible to return Week 16. LG Allen Barbre was expected to make the switch to right tackle with Johnson out, but Philadelphia could turn to fifth-round rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai instead.